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Eco-friendly Products

Calling a product "green" can mean that it fits into any of a variety of categories. Primarily, a green product is more eco-friendly than its conventional alternative (i.e. a compact fluorescent light bulb, pictured, is more energy efficient than a regular bulb). A product also may be considered green if it has been made using more environmentally conscious practices, like organic food vs. non-organic food. Another factor that would make a product green would be creating it from something else, or reusing it. An example of this would be jewelry made from old glass bottles, or shoes made from tire rubber. It is a very broad category; there are many more characteristics that can make a product green. See also recycled products and organic products. (Photo: Flickr)

When stringing Christmas lights along the fence just won't cut it, consider these party-perfect outdoor lighting options that will set the mood and prevent any stumbling-around-in-the-dark-related mishaps.

They're rude, they're annoying and they didn't bring any beer to share. Consider these tools to prevent the worst kind of backyard party crasher — biting and stinging insects — from putting a damper on your get-together.

Will Ray Charles and Neil Diamond be making special guest appearances at your backyard Fourth of July blowout this year? Make 'em feel right at home with these patriotic dance party-ready portable speakers.

Plan on saluting America next week by firing up the backyard barbecue with a few of your closest carnivores (or pescatarians)? Before you do, outfit your grill station with a few eco-friendly tools and accessories.

Green-light special on aisle 12! As reported by the Wall Street Journal, an increasing number of energy providers are partnering with retailers to win over new customers and provide energy-saving solutions.